Head, Evidence Generation

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

• Define and develop Integrated Evidence Plans for the portfolio, ensuring high-quality, timely and impactful delivery
• Drive innovation in evidence generation approaches, integrating new methodologies, including advanced analytics and AI, to meet evolving scientific, regulatory and stakeholder needs
• Own the vision and governance for integrated evidence planning across therapeutic areas, ensuring consistency and excellence
• Champion the use of advanced technologies, including data science and artificial intelligence, to accelerate and enhance evidence generation
• Lead a global evidence generation organisation, building a high-performing, inclusive team and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across clinical development, value and access and health economics and outcomes research
• Drive alignment, ensuring evidence strategies are feasible, relevant and effectively implemented
• Shape and evolve the global evidence operating model, optimising roles, resources and capabilities to meet strategic priorities
• Represent Novartis externally, engaging with regulators, academia and professional organisations to influence the future of evidence generation

Essential for the role:

• Advanced degree (Medical Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Pharmacy or equivalent) in life sciences, public health or a related field
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, clinical research, healthcare environments or academia including global leadership roles
• Ability to apply AI and technology at scale to simplify and accelerate the delivery of the evidence required to support stakeholder needs
• Proven expertise in evidence generation across interventional and non-interventional studies and real-world evidence programmes
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver integrated evidence strategies across the full product lifecycle
• Strong leadership experience managing global, cross-functional teams and building high-performing, inclusive organisations
• Deep understanding of regulatory, access and stakeholder requirements for evidence generation across global markets
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience operating effectively across complex, matrixed organisations
• Proven ability to drive innovation in evidence generation, including the use of advanced data, analytics, artificial intelligence and emerging methodologies to generate insights and inform strategy

Desirable for the role:

• Experience generating evidence for late-stage or peri-approval assets within the pharmaceutical development lifecycle
• Strong external presence with an established network in evidence generation, including connections across academia, industry or regulatory bodies

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: 

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